Electrical Technician/ Aerospace Wire Harness Builder
Space Kinetic Corp., Los Angeles, CA, United States
Who We Are
Space Kinetic is a cleared, venture‑backed startup focused on addressing urgent national security priorities. Our goal is to deliver a suite of asymmetric capabilities for space superiority and missile defense leveraging our proprietary electromechanical deployment system, which enables the rapid deployment of low‑cost payloads in space without firing a thruster. We are assembling a TRL‑5 prototype to provide the United States with a new tool for securing the space domain and catalyzing the emerging space economy.
What You’ll Do
Support electrical assembly, wire harness fabrication, and integration of prototype aerospace hardware in a fast‑paced development environment. Work closely with engineering and production teams to build high‑quality harnesses, cable assemblies, and electrical systems used in development, testing, and flight‑related hardware.
What It Takes
Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering from an accredited college or university.
Build wire harnesses, cable assemblies, and electrical subassemblies to aerospace‑quality standards.
Read and interpret wiring diagrams, schematics, pinouts, and assembly drawings.
Cut, strip, crimp, label, route, terminate, and secure wires and connectors.
Assemble and route harnesses for prototype hardware, test articles, and integration setups.
Perform continuity checks, inspections, and basic troubleshooting of harnesses and electrical assemblies.
Support electrical integration during hardware assembly and test activities.
Maintain proper labeling, documentation, and revision control of electrical builds.
Follow cleanliness, organization, and quality standards during assembly.
Work closely with engineering to implement updates and design changes.
Support electrical checkout, bench testing, and troubleshooting during integration and test activities.
Assist with prototype and flight hardware preparation for test campaigns.
Support verification of harness integrity before installation.
To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. citizen or national; a U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder); a refugee; or an asylum seeker.
What We’d Love
Ability to work with minimal direction and learn quickly; strong analytical and creative thinking; detail‑oriented and calm under pressure; commitment to follow‑through; enthusiasm for motivating others; receptive to criticism and open to ideas; effective written communication.
Experience in crimping, connector assembly, and basic soldering.
Proficiency in continuity testing and electrical inspection.
Familiarity with prototype aerospace hardware.
Experience working in development or low‑volume production environments.
Ability to support fast design changes in a startup setting.
Curiosity for testing in‑space operation.
Passion for the commercial and government space industry.
Where You’ll Be
Onsite at our headquarters in El Segundo, CA, supporting prototype aerospace hardware development, integration, and testing in our El Segundo facility.
Compensation
Hourly: $36–$50. Pay grades are determined by role, level, location, and market data. Individual pay will be determined on a case‑by‑case basis and may vary based on interviews, job‑related skills, education/experience, certifications, and internal equity.
ITAR Requirements
To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. citizen or national, a U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), a refugee, an asylum seeker, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Space Kinetic provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.
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Space Kinetic is a cleared, venture‑backed startup focused on addressing urgent national security priorities. Our goal is to deliver a suite of asymmetric capabilities for space superiority and missile defense leveraging our proprietary electromechanical deployment system, which enables the rapid deployment of low‑cost payloads in space without firing a thruster. We are assembling a TRL‑5 prototype to provide the United States with a new tool for securing the space domain and catalyzing the emerging space economy.
What You’ll Do
Support electrical assembly, wire harness fabrication, and integration of prototype aerospace hardware in a fast‑paced development environment. Work closely with engineering and production teams to build high‑quality harnesses, cable assemblies, and electrical systems used in development, testing, and flight‑related hardware.
What It Takes
Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering from an accredited college or university.
Build wire harnesses, cable assemblies, and electrical subassemblies to aerospace‑quality standards.
Read and interpret wiring diagrams, schematics, pinouts, and assembly drawings.
Cut, strip, crimp, label, route, terminate, and secure wires and connectors.
Assemble and route harnesses for prototype hardware, test articles, and integration setups.
Perform continuity checks, inspections, and basic troubleshooting of harnesses and electrical assemblies.
Support electrical integration during hardware assembly and test activities.
Maintain proper labeling, documentation, and revision control of electrical builds.
Follow cleanliness, organization, and quality standards during assembly.
Work closely with engineering to implement updates and design changes.
Support electrical checkout, bench testing, and troubleshooting during integration and test activities.
Assist with prototype and flight hardware preparation for test campaigns.
Support verification of harness integrity before installation.
To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. citizen or national; a U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder); a refugee; or an asylum seeker.
What We’d Love
Ability to work with minimal direction and learn quickly; strong analytical and creative thinking; detail‑oriented and calm under pressure; commitment to follow‑through; enthusiasm for motivating others; receptive to criticism and open to ideas; effective written communication.
Experience in crimping, connector assembly, and basic soldering.
Proficiency in continuity testing and electrical inspection.
Familiarity with prototype aerospace hardware.
Experience working in development or low‑volume production environments.
Ability to support fast design changes in a startup setting.
Curiosity for testing in‑space operation.
Passion for the commercial and government space industry.
Where You’ll Be
Onsite at our headquarters in El Segundo, CA, supporting prototype aerospace hardware development, integration, and testing in our El Segundo facility.
Compensation
Hourly: $36–$50. Pay grades are determined by role, level, location, and market data. Individual pay will be determined on a case‑by‑case basis and may vary based on interviews, job‑related skills, education/experience, certifications, and internal equity.
ITAR Requirements
To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. citizen or national, a U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), a refugee, an asylum seeker, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Space Kinetic provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.
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